The Kia Sorento's corporate cousin, the Hyundai Santa Fe, was just redesigned, so it makes sense that Kia is following suit.
The automaker's midsize crossover gets fresh styling, a new powertrain, an updated interior and the next generation of Kia's
voice-activated multimedia system.

More than 80% of the Sorento's parts are new or significantly redesigned, according to Kia. The crossover is lower and wider,
with a more aggressive-looking stance. Its grille gets a makeover, too, with silver or black mesh finishes. Also new are LED-
accented headlights. Optional 19-inch wheels are another first for the Sorento.

Trim levels carry over and include LX, EX, LX V6, EX V6 and SX; a top-of-the-line SX Limited is new for 2014. LX and EX
models use a version of last year's 191-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder. Optional on those versions and standard on all
others is a new 290-hp, 3.3-liter V-6 with direct injection. It replaces a 276-hp, 3.5-liter V-6. A six-speed automatic
transmission is standard.

The redesigned Sorento has room for five passengers in two rows; a third row is still optional. Other interior changes
include a revised instrument panel and gauge cluster layout, making room for a larger 8-inch touch-screen. It's used with the
next generation of Kia's Uvo multimedia system. Other newly available features include a programmable power liftgate, blind spot
detection, panoramic sunroof, second-row sunshades, cooled front seats and a driver-selectable steering system similar to the
Santa Fe Sport's. It gives drivers a choice of three steering settings: Comfort, Normal and Sport.

The SX Limited will go on sale during the second quarter of next year. SX Limited-specific standard features include high-
intensity-discharge headlights, 19-inch chrome wheels, Nappa leather-trimmed seats, a heated wood steering wheel and heated rear
seats.

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